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Thursday, June 20, 2019

6/19/2019 Louisiana Tornado Warning (Already Expired)


The following alert did not last long: it was thankfully canceled at approximately 11:05 PM CDT.

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1058 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019

LAC015-119-200430-
/O.CON.KSHV.TO.W.0077.000000T0000Z-190620T0430Z/
Webster LA-Bossier LA-
1058 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WEBSTER AND EAST CENTRAL BOSSIER PARISHES...

At 1057 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles southwest of Cotton Valley, or 16 miles north of
Bossier City, moving east at 50 mph.



HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Ivan,
Gilark and Bellevue.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3251 9327 3272 9362 3280 9358 3269 9319
3268 9319
TIME...MOT...LOC 0357Z 276DEG 56KT 3275 9357

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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